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These 5 items are available for $73, including U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXSPN155)

The Alhambra  •  Robert Irwin ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 213 PAGES In this brief, indispensable guide, Irwin introduces the stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex, revealing its mysteries, myths and significance with wit and insight. He opens with a romantic description of the fairytale structure, which he then deliciously demolishes. Includes a detailed floor plan, sketches and aerial photographs. A volume in the Harvard University Press series, Wonders of the World. Irwin is a British novelist and Islamic scholar. (SPN226, $14.95)
The Ornament of the World, How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain  •  Maria Rosa Menocal  •  Harold Bloom RELIGION •  2003 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES In a series of historical vignettes highlighting the cultural achievements and religious tolerance of the Andalucian kingdom, Professor Menocal presents a portrait of a golden era in Spain during Europe's Dark Ages, from the eighth century until the repression of non-Christians in 1492. Menocal argues that because of this period of relative stability and peaceful coexistence between the three faiths, the arts and sciences flourished, prefiguring the Renaissance. (SPN185, $15.99)
Driving over Lemons, An Optimist in Andalucia  •  Chris Stewart BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2000 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Earthier than "A Year in Provence," Chris Stewart's memoir about moving with his wife to a farm in Alpujarras is charming and insightful. Unlike many expatriates, Stewart manages to ground himself far enough into the community to make lasting friends--as well as a home for his young daughter. Recommended by Tahir Shah. (SPN135, $14.95)
Eyewitness Guide Seville and Andalusia  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 286 PAGES This wonderfully organized and visually rich guide features excellent maps, essays on the culture, history and geography of the region, along with a practical block-by-block guide to Seville. (SPN15, $23.00)
Andalucia Map 578  •  Michelin Travel Publications MAP A travelers' map of Andalucia and the Costa del Sol at a scale of 1:400,000. The full color map features good shaded relief, index and With city plans of Seville, Malaga and Granada, the full color map, with dramatic shaded relief, includes an index. One Side. 39x56 inches. (SPN107, $11.95)

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